Greek Tzatziki Sauce Recipe
Authentic creamy, Greek Tzatziki sauce has grated cucumber, lots of garlic, lemon and fresh dill and mint. A perfect dip for pita or as a topping for grilled meats and veggies
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Servings: 6 servings
Ingredients
- ½ English cucumber unpeeled
- 1 ½ cups plain full-fat Greek yogurt
- 2 large garlic cloves finely minced
- 2 Tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 2 Tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon pepper
- 1 Tablespoon fresh mint finely chopped
- 1 Tablespoon fresh dill chopped
Instructions
- Grate the cucumber and top with a pinch of salt to draw out the liquid. Drain through a fine mesh sieve or squeeze liquid using a cheesecloth.
- Combine the yogurt, grated cucumber, garlic, olive oil, lemon juice, mint, dill, salt and pepper in a large bowl. Stir to combine.
- Serve chilled with pita bread for dipping.